Ozark Nut Roasters began in 2000 as a small family business in North Arkansas, founded by Jim and Joan Dobry. What started with kettle corn and freshly roasted nuts at local fairs and festivals quickly grew into something more.
Those early days were simple—small batches, long hours, and a commitment to making products people truly loved.
As word spread, so did our reach.
What began at local events quickly grew into a presence at major venues, turning Ozark Nut Roasters into a familiar favorite. Relocation to Central Arkansas and a storefront in a local mall in 2005, followed by a partnership with the Sam’s Club roadshow program in 2009, introduced our products to an even wider audience.
In 2014, we shifted our focus to what we do best: crafting exceptional roasted and candied nuts.
That decision laid the foundation for our wholesale business, allowing us to expand into retail stores across the country. Today, our products can be found in more than 5,000 locations nationwide, supported by a team of over 50 dedicated employees.
From premium candied and savory nuts to gourmet chocolate-covered nuts, fruits, and seeds, everything we produce is made with the same attention to detail that started it all. Our candied nuts are still crafted in small batches using simple, high-quality ingredients to ensure consistent flavor and freshness.
To support demand, we opened a new production facility in 2021—now expanded multiple times and spanning over 20,000 square feet.
Every step of our process is built with care. We are fully compliant with FDA standards and maintain rigorous food safety and quality practices. Just as importantly, we are committed to creating a safe, ethical, and supportive workplace for our team.
All of our products are proudly made in the USA.
While we’ve grown, the heart of our company hasn’t changed; because at the end of the day, we’re not just making snacks—we’re continuing a tradition built on hard work, quality, and a love for sharing something truly good.
From our family to yours – thank you for being part of our story!
We ship orders via FedEx. During warmer months, heat-sensitive treats get a little extra TLC. Chocolate orders are packed with insulated thermal liners and frozen gel packs to help keep everything cool and delicious on the journey to your door.
Most orders are processed within 24 hours and are shipped within 2 to 3 business days. Once your order is shipped, you will receive a confirmation email with tracking information. During the cooler months, we ship Monday through Thursday. When temperatures rise, we typically ship Monday through Thursday to help heat-sensitive orders arrive safely.
Most FedEx packages arrive within two business days. Depending on what day of the week the order is placed, it could arrive anywhere between 3-7 days from time of order.
Ordering chocolate or another heat-sensitive treat? We’ll take a little extra care with the timing. If your order requires ice packs, we’ll calculate the transit time from our Arkansas facility and choose a ship date that allows your package to arrive in the same business week. This helps prevent your treats from spending the weekend in a warm carrier facility.
For example, a summer order headed to California may need several days in transit, so we would only ship it on Monday. If that order is placed on Tuesday or later, we’ll keep it safely with us and ship it the following Monday.
It may mean a few extra days before your order heads your way, but it helps give your treats the coolest trip possible!
All of our orders ship from our warehouse in Arkansas. Arkansas knows a thing or two about heat, so we take warm-weather shipping seriously! Heat-sensitive orders are carefully packed with insulated thermal liners and frozen gel packs, creating a little travel cooler for your chocolates and other temperature-sensitive treats.
We also adjust shipping days based on your destination to help your order arrive before the weekend. It may mean a few extra days before your order heads your way, but it helps give your treats the coolest trip possible!
Despite our best efforts, Mother Nature occasionally gets the upper hand. If your chocolate arrives melted, please contact us as soon as possible after delivery. We’ll be happy to help make it right.
A little friendly advice: Keep an eye on your tracking information when temperatures are high. The sooner your package can make its way from the doorstep into the air conditioning, the happier your chocolate will be!
If you ordered later in the week, your treats may be hanging out with us for an extra day or two, especially during warm weather. We carefully time heat-sensitive shipments so they stay moving and avoid spending a weekend in a warm carrier facility.
It may mean a short wait before your order leaves our facility, but it gives your goodies a much cooler trip to your door.
Unfortunately, we’re unable to ship to P.O. Boxes or APO/FPO addresses at this time. Please provide a physical street address when placing your order.
To physical addresses in the lower 48 states in the United States of America.
Good news – you have plenty of time to enjoy them! When kept sealed and stored properly at room temperature, our chocolate products will stay fresh for over 12 months, and our non-chocolate items will stay fresh for 12 months. (Seasonal items may have a shorter Shelf Life).
For the best flavor and texture, always keep products tightly sealed and stored in a cool, dry place.
Chocolate products may be refrigerated, but we don’t recommend freezing them. Freezing can cause crystallization, which may affect the chocolate’s appearance, texture and flavor.
Non-chocolate items can be frozen. Popping them in the microwave on a cold winter day just might become your new favorite snack!
For best results, keep your treats sealed and stored in a cool, dry place.
Our pecans are grown in orchards throughout the southern United States and shelled in New Mexico before making their way to us. Most of our pecans are grown and shelled at Stahmanns Family Farms in New Mexico. They have been growing pecans for almost 100 years.
Our almonds are grown in sunny California before heading to Arkansas, where we turn them into some of your favorite Ozark Nut Roasters treats.
Cashews prefer a more tropical address! Since they aren’t commercially grown in the United States, ours are sourced from cashew-growing regions including India, Africa, Vietnam and Brazil.
There are plenty of ways to get your Ozark Nut Roasters fix!
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Check our Sam’s Club Roadshow schedule to see when we’ll be popping up near you!
Because our products are fresh, edible goods, we’re unable to accept returns on shipped orders. But our goal is simple: we want you to go nuts over every order! If something isn’t quite right, or if there’s an issue with the quality or condition of your order, please contact us within seven days of delivery. Let us know what happened, and we’ll work with you to make it right.
If purchased from a Third Party Retailer, please return product to the place of purchase.
We’d love to help you stock your shelves with something delicious! Visit our Wholesale page and fill out the wholesale interest form to tell us a little about your business. One of our sales representatives will be in touch soon with more information and next steps.
Ozark Nut Roasters has exclusive partnerships for the sale of our branded products on these and other third-party marketplaces. Because of these agreements, wholesale customers may not list or sell Ozark Nut Roasters branded products on these platforms without prior authorization.
If unauthorized listings are identified, the seller will be asked to remove them.
Yes! If your order is headed to someone special, you can include a personalized gift message during checkout. We’ll make sure your message is included with the order, so they know exactly who deserves the credit for sending something delicious.
We do! Our treats make delicious gifts for clients, employees, customers, teachers, teams and just about anyone else who deserves a little something special.
For larger quantities or corporate gifting needs, contact our team and we’ll be happy to help you find an option that works for your group and budget.
Yes. We work with a variety of nuts and other common allergens in our facility. Because products are made and packaged in a facility that handles multiple allergens, cross-contact may be possible.
For the most accurate information, please review the ingredient and allergen statement on the individual product packaging before enjoying. If you have a specific allergen question, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
Want to know what’s inside your favorite treat? Ingredient and nutrition information can be found on most individual product pages right here on our website, as well as on the product packaging.
Still have a question about a specific product? Reach out to our team and we’ll be happy to help you find the information you need.
